Four Knights Game · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 8...Qxe6
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bc4 d6 5.Ng5 Be6 6.Nxe6 fxe6 7.Bxe6 Qe7 8.Nd5 Qxe6 9.Nxc7+ Kd7 10.Nxe6 Kxe6 11.h4
- e4: Takes the centre and opens lines for the queen and the f1 bishop.
- Nf3: Develops the knight and attacks the e5 pawn.
- Nc3: Develops the other knight and defends e4: symmetrical, safe play.